Africa

Contract miner, Redpath Africa is broadening its position in the market, moving beyond its traditional reputation for raiseboring and shaft work to offer clients a more comprehensive underground mine development and construction capability Redpath’s capabilities span shaft sinking, raiseboring, conventional and lateral development, underground construction and mining services. Increasingly, the …

BME has spent years building a reputation across African mining, and it is about to inherit the manufacturing scale, research capability and international footprint of one of the world’s largest industrial explosives groups. Omnia Holdings has announced a proposed R21.8 billion all cash transaction with Solar Industries India, a deal …

Metso is introducing the Sampo™ Cell, a breakthrough innovation in coarse particle flotation that enhances recovery of coarse particles without compromising fine particle recovery, helping mining companies improve the efficiency, profitability, and sustainability of their operations. “Mining companies are under increasing pressure to process more complex ores, improve recovery and …

Atlas Copco has expanded its DrillAir range with four new portable air compressors: the X-Air 1100-23, X-Air 1200-25 PACE, X-Air 1200-30, and X-Air 1300-30 PACE. Developed for drilling applications in construction, mining and oil & gas, the new models combine high air output with a compact footprint to help customers …

After 20 years of dedicated leadership from Thomas Holtz, Multotec announces the appointment of Johan Robbertse as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, during a formal handover at Electra Mining Africa 2026, marking the beginning of a new chapter for one of South Africa’s leading mineral processing equipment manufacturers. Robbertse …

Metso expands its Metso Digital portfolio with the launch of three new solutions, designed to help mining operations optimize their performance. The new digital solutions – Metso Digital Production Management, Metso Data-driven Performance Analytics, and Metso Safety Performance Platform are expected to help customers turn operational data into business results. …

Achieving optimal throughput, high classification efficiency and a long service life from a mineral processing screening solution requires careful consideration of every element of the screening system, from screen deck design to screening media selection. Yet many operations continue to face challenges such as blinding, pegging, excessive wear, and reduced …

ACTOM, Africa’s largest manufacturer, repairer and distributor of electro-mechanical equipment will exhibit at Electra Mining Africa 2026, taking place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre. Scheduled for 7 to 11 September. The company will use the platform to showcase its fast-growing energy storage capability with lithium-ion batteries, Battery Energy Storage Systems …

Now in its thirteenth year as Africa’s premier investment conference, AFSIC 2026 agenda has been unveiled. Scheduled mid-October at the Park Plaza Westminster, London, this year’s programme is the most comprehensive in the conference’s history, spanning critical industry sectors, drawing an exceptional calibre of investors, and backed by unprecedented sponsor …

The conversation at the Next Generation Technology for Mining User Conference, running from 5 to 6 August 2026, opened with a clear signal that the industry is no longer cautiously exploring digital tools but actively reshaping operations around them. From geology to production, speakers on the first day set out …